Healthy Recipe: Easy, No Cook, Fruity Chia Seed Jam

The chia superfood craze has been around for a while—we can’t blame you for loving the tiny, protein-packed and filling seeds—but how many of you still have residual chia in your pantry? If you’re at a loss for what to do with all that chia, try making a summer fruit jam that’s packed with fiber and omega 3’s. By using chia’s natural gelling capabilities instead of relying on added pectin and cooking that’s normally required for jam making, you’ll get a seasonal fruit topping without the work.

Directions: To make chia fruit jams, gel chia overnight by adding chia seeds to water, stirring and placing in the fridge. About 45 minutes into chilling, stir again to evenly distribute chia seeds. Cut fruit into chunks if necessary, blend using an immersion blender. Add chia gel and blend again. Store in a sealed container and use it to top toast, oatmeal, or yogurt.